The Oktoberfest charity event returns to Bellingham after a two-year hiatus with local regional breweries jumping on board offering beer samples. The Opportunity CouncilCourtesy to The Bellingham Herald

The Oktoberfest charity event returns to Bellingham after a two-year hiatus with local regional breweries jumping on board offering beer samples. The Opportunity CouncilCourtesy to The Bellingham Herald

A night of brews, brats and Bavarian treats is in store at the Oktoberfest celebration at Bellingham Technical College Oct. 7.

Over 15 different beers and two tasting steins will be available for sampling from 6-10 p.m. at BTC’s Settlemyer Hall. Festive activities and music are also on tap.

All proceeds from the event will go to help further the efforts of The Volunteer Center of Whatcom County. This charity event is sponsored by the Opportunity Council and connects volunteers with nonprofits, schools, government, health care and other organizations to leverage resources and provide solutions for community challenges.

The event returns to Bellingham after being cancelled due to weather last year, and not taking place in 2015.

The 16- to 18-day official Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, is celebrated until the first Sunday in October. Many local breweries will be celebrating the first weekend of Octover, as Fairhaven’s Stones Throw Brewery is having a block party Oct. 8.